I would share that getting a job helps to connect with other people, make new friends, and is overall a really good experience.
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Shift Supervisor
March 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Getting free coffe and gaining customer interaction experience!
What I wish was different
Advice
Study your beverages and food codes!
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Barista
June 2016 • Pittsfield, MA
What I liked
Fast paced job with fair tips to help supplement an income while in school.
What I wish was different
Less stress and hours once I returned to school and started the semester.
Advice
As a customer/food service job, this really opens your eyes to how people can be and works to make you appreciate any job that people do for you.
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Barista
June 2018 • Woburn, MA
What I liked
Loved working with people, had great coworkers, a really enjoyable experience overall.
What I wish was different
I wish I'd had more relaxed hours.
Advice
Be sure to really talk about hours before you get the job if you intend to be part time.
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Barista
June - August 2018 • Odessa, TX
What I liked
I loved it
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time during the semester to continue to work there
Advice
Learn the recipes quickly so you can work bar. It is really fun
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Shift Supervisor
February 2016 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
It is fast paced work, physically active and can be rewarding when the circumstances are right. Free coffee is a great perk as well!
What I wish was different
Better infrastructure and organization on the part of the store manager. More communication opportunities between all levels of employees.
Advice
Make sure you are firm with your availability: make very clear what you are and are not able to do in terms of any potential schoolwork you may be juggling.
